Wilderness And Solitude Is Not Without Purpose
W e do have a dependence on noise in this North American culture I've grown up in. We have high expectations for our lives and therefore, we work hard generating the noise of lofty ideas and “making things happen” - all too often with long to-do lists. We can get stuck in either one – illusion or relentless labor. But getting caught in one of these, we find ourselves lonely and also find a draw to be part of something greater. This too, is another snare – trying to belong. Brene` Brown in her book, “Braving the Wilderness” speaks to this. She says, “Speaking against power structures that keep some inside and others outside has a cost, and the currency most often drafted from my account is belonging. Consequently, the wilderness feels very lonely and punishing which is a powerful disincentive.” This is where I found myself. Particularly, in my situation, I had spoke against longstanding and unchallenged traditions and beliefs, which also encompassed the church st